Darkfield Wafer Particle Counter from China
Optical darkfield microscope system for counting and sizing particles on unpatterned semiconductor wafers. Uses scattered light imaging to achieve high sensitivity for cleanroom quality control. Classified in HTS 9031.41.0060 as other semiconductor wafer inspection equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify particle size sensitivity (e.g
• 0.01μm) in import docs for semiconductor specificity
• Confirm standalone operation vs. integrated into wafer probers to avoid 9033 parts classification
• Include cleanroom compatibility certification to support inspection appliance status